‘Events’ Archives
Civil War Sesquicentennial
2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Many events are being planned across the US in the next four years to commemorate the war. Although no major battles were fought here, Wisconsin still played a large part in the war. More than 91,000 men [Read More]
County Fairs In Full Swing
Have you seen them? They’re back…”Back To School” ads on TV and in the newspaper. It may seem that Summer vacation is almost gone… but there is a whole line up of County Fairs to attend between now and mid-September! Grab the whole family [Read More]
World’s best golfers coming to Wisconsin
We are little more than a week away from the PGA championship to be held at Whistling Straits near Kohler. The top golfers in the world will play on one of the most challenging courses in the nation as they compete on the rugged course that hugs the shores of Lake Michigan. [Read More]
Frisbee dogs in Wausau
Short video clip of the Frisbee dogs making an appearance in downtown Wausau, WI yesterday. As seen on the 400 block: [Read More]
Boo-Boo-de-Boop. It’s the Betty Boop Festival
Wisconsin Rapids, a community long hit hard by the decline of the paper industry is looking for any way to turn its fortunes around. Fortunately, it has seem to struck gold in the form of a black and white lady with big eyes. The creator of Betty Boop, animator Grim [Read More]
Food On A Stick
A fair is just not complete without food-on-a-stick. And the Wisconsin State Fairis Utopia for those craving the rush of the latest food-on-a-stick delicacy. The folks at the fair have been kind enough to supply the list for your culinary scavenger hunt. Here are a few [Read More]
Wisconsin’s top five food festivals
A big part of our cultural heritage is eating. It’s even better when you can combine eating with drinking beer and partying. A food festival meets the bill. Most small town communities have festival that celebrates this or commemorates that. The Wisconsin State [Read More]
Kickapoo Country Fair
In the heart of Wisconsin’s driftless area lies the nooks and crannies of the Kickapoo Valley. Just east of the valley is the small community of La Farge. Home of Organic Valley Coop, the community is also the location for the 7th Annual Kickapoo Country Fair. From [Read More]
UFO Day in Elmwood!
Elmwood must be in a bit of a vortex, or maybe a wormhole. Their UFO Day lasts for a full weekend. The list of events includes a greased pig contest, bed race, street dances, Tractorcade, community thrift sales, car and truck show, medallion hunt, coronation of Miss [Read More]
